Top Profession Changes in Patch 11.2 – Goldfarming Guide
Patch 11.2 brings major updates to three key professions in World of Warcraft, all of which are crucial for goldfarming. Here’s what you need to know to get ahead and maximize your profits.
Inscription: Novels, Contracts, and Runes
Steven Noah Novels: There are seven new novels. Six can be bought from a vendor in Tazesh, but the seventh, “Devouring Love,” is only obtainable through a special process.
Inspired Writer’s Quill: This new craftable item lets anyone (not just scribes) add an extra chapter to the Steaming Ros Novel Kit toy. The toy gives you chapters in order, with a 20-minute cooldown per use. You’ll need to use it several times to get the final chapter, “Devouring Love.”
Goldfarming Value: The novel system is niche and mostly for collectors, so it’s not a major goldmaker.
Contracts: At Renown 5, you can buy and learn the new contract recipe for 150 gold. Contracts are always in demand at the start of a patch for reputation grinding.
Vantus Rune: Also unlocks at Renown 5 for the new raid. These are a staple for raiders and will sell well.
Alchemy: Brilliant Essentia and New Healing Potions
Brilliant Essentia (Vanish Potion): This new potion lets you vanish in combat (unlike previous invisibility potions). Moving breaks the effect. The vanish lasts longer at higher ranks (20s, 40s, 1min).
Healing Potion Upgrade: The new healing potion restores 6.4 million health, up from the current 3.8 million. This is a huge upgrade and will be in high demand.
Unlocking: Both require Renown 5 with the new reputation.
Goldfarming Value: Both potions will be hot sellers, especially for raiders and Mythic+ players.
Tailoring: Pure Fiber Gems for Artifact Backs
Artifact Back Sockets: The new artifact back item has fiber sockets for secondary stats (Vers, Mastery, Haste, Crit).
Vendor vs. Tailor-Crafted: Basic gems are available from a vendor, but tailors can craft “Pure” versions with better stats.
Example: A 701 ilvl artifact back with a vendor gem gives 694 stats, while a tailor-crafted pure fiber gem gives 833 stats—a 39 stat difference.
Unlocking: Pure fiber gem recipes are available at Renown 5.
Goldfarming Value: Expect high demand for pure fiber gems, as players will want the best stats possible.
Goldfarming Strategy for 11.2
Reach Renown 5 ASAP: Do all zone content in week one to unlock the best recipes.
Focus on Power: Items that boost player power (contracts, potions, pure gems) always sell best early in a patch.
Farm Materials: Gather new herbs, ores, and cloth from the new zone to supply your crafts or sell to others.
Auction House: Watch prices and be ready to sell as soon as you unlock recipes. Early sellers often make the most gold.
Patch 11.2’s profession changes are all about getting to Renown 5 quickly and unlocking the most powerful, in-demand recipes. Focus on Inscription, Alchemy, and Tailoring for the best goldfarming opportunities. Prepare your materials, unlock your recipes, and be ready to craft and sell as soon as possible for maximum profit.Good luck, and happy goldfarming!
